News & Article

Day: August 1, 2013
Totara publishes Open Badges White Paper

This paper highlights the potential for open badges to help solve an entrenched problem: a disconnect between learning paths, corporate training outcomes and vocational outcomes.

70-20-10 learning model

The 70-20-10 model is a learning and development model that has been adopted by many organisations both within Australia and overseas. While there is a distinct lack of empirical data, the 70-20-10 model is a practice many learning and education teams adopt within their organisations. A recent white paper demystifies the model and provides a useful insight for L&D professionals.

Gartner identifies 10 Technology Trends for 2013

Gartner, the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company, identified ten technologies that they believe will be strategic for most organisations. Learn more about the ten technology trends for 2013.

Methods to improve knowledge retention

The act of knowledge reconstruction enhances learning according to a relevant study. To that end, trainers can improve the knowledge retention of their learners with the retrieval practice method.

Collaborative Learning Spaces

Collaborative learning spaces provide learners the opportunity to work together outside of the traditional classroom. Learning professionals need to consider the following key elements when adopting alternative classroom design to support collaborative learning. More and more organisations are adopting alternative classroom design to deliver effective learning and development.